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Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016 SLC 300vsMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 300

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016

SLC 300

245 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2020
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205)

C 300

245 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 300

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    171 hp/t
    128 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 300

  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    143 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,048 km
    651 mi
  • Largest trunk
    400 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 300Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 300
Power
245hp183kW
245hp183kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,490kg3,285lb
Gross weight
1,820kg4,012lb
2,045kg4,508lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
80.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
82.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
21.1s
Calculated
21.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
171hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
164hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
259Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
968km601mi
Calculated
1,048km651mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,133mm163in
4,686mm184in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,301mm51in
1,405mm55in
Wheelbase
2,430mm96in
2,840mm112in
Front track
1,559mm61in
1,563mm62in
Rear track
1,565mm62in
1,546mm61in
Ground clearance-
89mm4in
Trunk volume
225L
400L
Max trunk volume
335L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
60L
66L
CO2 emissions
144g/km
143g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 300Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 300PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 300: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 300: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 3005,500 rpm1,300-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 3005,500 rpm1,300-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 300Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 300
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.1 s
21.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
165 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 300
245 hp
183 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 300
245 hp
183 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 300
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 300
370 Nm
273 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 300
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 300
1,490 kg
3,285 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 300
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 300
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 3005.8 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 3006.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 300 and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 300: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 300
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 300
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 300
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 300
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 300
968 km
601 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 300
1,048 km
651 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 300
245 hp
183 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 300
245 hp
183 kW
6.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 300
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,133 mm
162.7 in
Height
1,301 mm
51.2 in
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 300
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 300
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 300
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 300 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 300
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
5.8 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 300
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.0 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 300
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 300
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 300Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 300
Power
245 hp
183 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,133 mm
162.7 in
Height
1,301 mm
51.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Range score
968 km
601 mi
1,048 km
651 mi
CO2 score
144 g/km
143 g/km
Trunk score
225 L
7.9 cu ft
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 300Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 300
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 300

  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 300

  • Has 80 km (50 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 175 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 1 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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